Easter: LASTMA Deploys Extra Officers, Warns Motorists Against Drunk Driving In Lagos

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has intensified preparations for the Easter festivities, deploying additional personnel and critical logistics while urging motorists to avoid drunk driving, excessive speeding, and other unsafe road practices.

General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, issued the advisory as Lagos braces for increased human and vehicular movement during the holiday period.

He called on motorists and other road users to exercise greater vigilance, discipline, and strict adherence to traffic regulations.

Bakare-Oki warned that driving under the influence of alcohol, reckless speeding, dangerous overtaking, and other irresponsible behaviours could lead to avoidable accidents, loss of lives, and property damage.

While acknowledging the celebratory nature of festive periods, he noted that they often place added strain on the transport system, making caution and restraint essential.

He stressed that no celebration justifies actions that endanger lives.
To maintain smooth traffic flow, LASTMA has deployed additional officers across major roads, transport hubs, highways, intersections, business districts, recreational centres, and religious venues across the state’s five divisions.

The officers have been directed to enhance monitoring, ensure compliance, and respond swiftly to traffic incidents.

The agency has also positioned high- and medium-capacity tow trucks, traffic cones, safety barriers, and other equipment at key locations to enable rapid response to breakdowns and disruptions.

According to Bakare-Oki, the expanded deployment reflects LASTMA’s commitment to ensuring safe and efficient movement throughout the Easter period.

He added that operational teams are fully mobilised to manage the anticipated surge in traffic.

He appealed to motorists to remain patient, obey traffic officials, and prioritise safety, noting that a single moment of poor judgment could have irreversible consequences.

Bakare-Oki also urged commercial drivers, transport unions, fleet operators, and logistics firms to educate their members on the dangers of overloading, speeding, and substance abuse, stressing that collective responsibility is key to reducing road accidents.

LASTMA extended Easter greetings to Lagos residents and reaffirmed its readiness to maintain seamless traffic management during the celebrations.

The agency also encouraged the public to report traffic violations, obstructions, or emergencies for prompt intervention.